Rising Anti-India Protests Spark Diplomatic Tensions in UK and US
TL;DR
The hunt for a Sikh separatist leader in India has led to a diplomatic clash with the UK, with both countries summoning each other's diplomats to protest against violence towards their respective missions. The separatist leader, Amritpal Singh, has revived calls for an independent Sikh homeland, which has been banned in India. Singh's supporters have vandalized Indian missions in London and San Francisco, triggering a strong protest by New Delhi. The UK has promised to review security at the Indian High Commission in London.
- How India’s hunt for Amritpal Singh caused diplomatic row with UK Al Jazeera English
- Security up, yet objects hurled at Indian Mission in London The Tribune India
- Khalistan protesters chant anti-India slogans in new stir at Consulate in San Francisco | Watch Hindustan Times
- A familiar, pitiful response by the UK to anti-India crimes Hindustan Times
- London mission attack: Time for Indian government to act tough till Britain reins in anti-India forces Firstpost
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